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PSA DEFINITION

PSA DEFINITION OF BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY (MONOCHROME)

An
image is considered to be Monochrome only if it gives the impression of having
no color (i.e. contains only shades of gray which can include pure black and
pure white) OR it gives the impression of being a greyscale image that has been
toned in one color across the entire image. (For example by Sepia, red, gold,
etc.)A greyscale or multi-colored image modified or giving the impression of having
been modified by partial toning, multi-toning or by the inclusion of spot
coloring does not meet the definition of monochrome and shall be classified as a
Color Work.

Monochrome images may not be entered in PID Color sections.

PSA DEFINITION OF PHOTO TRAVEL

A
Photo Travel image expresses the characteristic features or culture of a land as
they are found naturally. There are no geographic limitations.Images from events or activities
arranged specifically for photography, or of subjects directed or hired for
photography are not appropriate.
Close up pictures of people or objects must include features that provide
information about the environment.

Techniques that add, relocate, replace or remove any element of the original
image, except by cropping, are not permitted. The only allowable adjustments are
removal of dust or digital noise, restoration of the appearance of the original
scene, and complete conversion to greyscale monochrome. Other derivations,
including infrared, are not permitted. All images must appear natural.

PSADEFINITION OF NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY

Naturephotographyis restrictedtotheuse ofthephotographicprocess to depictall branches ofnaturalhistory,exceptanthropologyand archeology, in such a fashionthata well-informedperson will be able toidentifythe subjectmaterialand certifyitshonestpresentation.

·Techniques that remove elements added by the camera, such as dust spots, digital
noise, and film scratches, are allowed.

·Stitched images are not
permitted.

·All imagesmustappear natural.

·Color images can be convertedtogreyscale monochrome.

·Infrared images,eitherdirect-capturesor derivations,are notallowed.

·Images entered in Nature sections meeting the Nature Photography
Definition above can have landscapes, geologic formations, weather phenomena,
and extant organisms as the primary subject matter.This includes images taken with
subjects in controlled conditions, such as zoos, game farms, botanical gardens,
aquariums and any enclosure where the subjects are totally dependent on man for
food.

PSADEFINITION OF PHOTO –JOURNALISM

Photojournalism entries shall consist of images with informative content
and emotional impact, reflecting the human presence in our world. The
journalistic (story-telling) value of the image shall receive priority over
pictorial quality. In the interest of credibility, images that misrepresent the
truth, such as those from events or activities specifically arranged for
photography or of subjects directed or hired for photography, are not eligible.

Techniques that add, relocate, replace or remove any element of the
original image, except by cropping, are not permitted. The only allowable
modifications are removable of dust, scratches, or digital noise, restoration of
the existing appearance of the original scene, sharpening that is not obvious,
and conversion to gray-scale monochrome. Derivations, including infrared, are
not eligible.